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Kankakee, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Momence Historical House

Recreates the period of history from 1870 to 1900 with period furhishings.

Kankakee, IL Historic Homes

Kankakee Model Railroad Club and Museum

Displays of running model trains and memorabilia. See large running model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee's restored train depot. Features a scale model of Kankakee and its trains as they looked in the 1950's. A life-size, 1947

Kankakee, IL Railroad History

Conrad Park Pioneer Cabin

Visit an authentic cabin built during Momence's 150th anniversary to honor the area'

Kankakee, IL Pioneer Life

Essex Historical Society Museum

The Essex Historical Society Museum features a one-room school house and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the early 1900'

Kankakee, IL Museums

Momence Railroad Depot

This privately owned, 1890's depot was restored in 2001 and contains photos and artifacts relating to Momence's railroading history. (circa 1890)

Kankakee, IL Railroad History

Things to do near Kankakee, IL

Long Hollow Tower & Scenic Overlook

Location includes picnic tables, shelters, restrooms. Climb the lookout tower for a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's u...

Redtail Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Little Red Schoolhouse

Originally called the Mount Airy School, the building was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850's school house has...

Petit Memorial Chapel

Petit Memorial Chapel was designed by Frank Llyod Wright and erected in 1907. Located in Belvidere Cemetery. Brochures are av...

Lincoln Highway

National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion. On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Hig...